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Developing a communication network in the hinterland of Suriname

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1999

The long term objectives of this project are to use telecommunications and mass media to build integrated and self-sustaining rural and remote communities, which form part of an overall National Plan for broadcasting in the interior in Suriname. Based on the experience of Radio Muye, the first community radio station to be set up by UNESCO in Suriname, the project aimed to provide basic community broadcasting (radio and television) infrastructure at 10 telecentre sites and hands-on training of 40 community youth in sustainable broadcasting techniques. It was later foreseen to begin the process of integration of radio and television telecentre and entertainment systems as a total solution to broader development of hinterland peoples.

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Taking into consideration the reduced project budget, equipment was delivered to set up five complete radio stations - three of them with solar power supply. A training programme for 20 village youth was also prepared. During a mission to Suriname August 2002, a schedule of activities was agreed to, leading to an official launch of the project in January 2003. Based on required information a contract was drawn up with TELESUR, the executing agency, to ensure the completion in May 2004.

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